For the Birds: A Roundup of Birds in Apartment Therapy House Tours

I grew up in a (farm)house where our cats lived in the barn and our dog lived outside. Nevermind birds! Cut to my freshman year in college and I was visiting my then-boyfriend's family in his hometown. His parents had a pet parrot and he somehow got out of his birdcage when I was at their home alone. Let's just say he left "evidence" all over the house. I was horrified. It's a memory I'll always laugh at from a distance of many years, and to this day I find birds at home a quirky, happy sight. Here are some birds - as pets or motifs - at home in Apartment Therapy house tours:

Regina is an architect who lives with her husband and children in Lawrence, KS. As a LEED Accredited Professional and longtime contributor to Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn, her focus is on healthy, sustainable living through design.